Window sash adjuster



Aug. 30, 1932. G. E. MORROW 13745789 WINDOW SASH ADJUSTER Filed Sept. 4,1950 s Sheets-Sheet 1 Allomey nvenlor 2 Aug. 30, 1932 G. E. MORROWWINDOW SASH ADJUSTER Filed Sept. 4, 1930 WM N 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 Aug. 30,1932. G E MQRRQW 1,874,789

WINI JOW SASH ADJUSTER Filed Sept. 4, 1930 5 Sheets-Sheet 3 Invenlorgauge 4?. ilo/"Pow Allomey Patented Aug. 30, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENToFF cE GEORGE EDWARD MoRRo or ENID, OKLAHOMA WINDOW sAsH ADJUSTERApplication filed September 4, 1930; Serial No. 479,743.

. condition at all times and when both sashes are closed and locked,with a standard sash lock, to form a window that is practically air,water and dustproof.

Another very important object of the invention resides in the provisionof a device of this nature which is exceedingly simple in itsconstruction, and in the combination and arrangement of parts as will behereinafter more fully described and claimed.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevation of a window embodying the features of myinvention,

Figure 2 is a vertical section taken substantially on the line 22 ofFigure 1,

Figure 3 is a horizontal section taken sub stantially on the line 3-3 ofFigure 1,

Figure 4 is a perspective View of the metal casing or slide,

Figure 5 is a perspective view of oneof the bowed springs, and V Figure6 is a perspective View of the top casing member.

Referring to the drawings in detail it will be seen that numerals 1represent sections of the wood sash stop. Numerals i denote sections ofmetal casing or slides and numerals 2 denote the bowed spring therein.Each casing or slide 4 comprises a plate at having a plate Z) extendingperpendicularly therefrom along the medium longitudinal dimensionthereof and having a lateral extension 0. The nds of the bowed springbear against the plate 6 and against the stop 1 so as to force thecasing against the sash 10.

Numeral 11 denotes anothercasing which is disposed adjacent the top 1and includes a plate a having a plate b extending perpendicularly fromthe medium longitudinal dimension thereof and merging into an obliquelydisposed section b to form a bevel and this section b merges into anextension 0. A spring 2 is associated with the section 11.

The following are the instructions for installing my improved structure.

A small grove is made in the wood stops underneath the side next to thesash run to receive the casing onslides 4 and 11. On the edge of thestop is placed the steel spring 2 held in place in any suitable manner.The

metal casing or slide is then placed over the spring and edge of thestop. When the sash is in proper position, place the stop and adjusterso as to allow about three sixteenths of an inch play.

The springs being of proper strength and tension, the sash will alwaysbe held firmly against the middle stop, will slide freely and can alwaysbe operated. The metal springs 9 when tacked on the bottom of cross railof top sash forms a tight joint between the upper and lower sash whenlocked. The metal sheet spring 9 is tacked to the back edge of thewindow stool. The wide angle extends under the bottom of the lower sashand when the window is locked a tight joint is formed.

The screws and washers 8 are placed above the casing on the inside andbelow the casing on the outside to prevent same from sliding endwise. Aslight curve in that part of the metal casingthat occupies the back ofthe sash run or groove forms a spring cushion for the edge of the sash,which not only helps to seal the window more tightly but takes careof'expansion and contraction at that point. The device can be made ofany kind of ma,-

terial and of any size and Weight that may seem most desirable. V

The bevel extension I) is provided for the closing of the. upper sash aswill be quite apparent.

When necessary a groove or rabbet can be made on the outside of uppersash to provide the necessary play for the device. The casings or slidesfor upper sash should be properly notched, when necessary, so same willnot interfere with sash pulley.

From the above detailed description, it will be seen that I have devisedan automatic window sash adjuster which will keep the window. sash inperfect working condition at all times and when both sashes are closedand locked to form a window that is practically air, water and dustproof. I As is well known, it is very common to find window sashes thatcannot be operated. The two chief causes are expansion, or swelling indamp weather and sticking caused by paint, varnish, etc. My structurewill not only take care of this trouble but also will take care of anycontraction which might occur, causing more water, wind and dust toenter, and also causing much annoyance from rattling.

It is thought that the construction, operation, utility and advantagesof this invention will now be quite apparent to those skilled in thisart without a more detailed description thereof.

The presentembodiment of the invention has been disclosed inconsiderable detail merely for the purposes of exemplification 'sinceinactual practice it attains the features of advantage enumerated asdesirable in the statement of the invention and the above description.

It will be apparent that changes in the details of construction, and inthe combination and arrangement, of parts may be resorted 'to withoutdeparting from the spirit or scope of the invention as hereinafterclaimed or sacrificing any of its advantages.

Having thus described my invention, what spring inside the casing tobear against the perpendicular plate.

3. In combination with a sash and a frame, a stop on the frame having arecess adjacent the frame, a casing interposed between the sash and theframe and the stop, said casing comprising a plate lying alongside ofthe easing and extending into the recess and between the casing and thesash and having a plate disposed perpendicularly thereto from along amedium longitudinal dimension and merging into a lateral plate extendingalong the outside of the stop, and spring means in the casing bearingagainst the perpendicular plate and the stop. I

4. In combination with a sash and a frame, a stop on the frame having arecess adjacent the frame, a casing interposed between the and the frameand the stop, said casin comprising a plate lying alongside of thecasing and extending into the recess and between the casing and the sashand having a plate disposed perpendicularly thereto from along a mediumlongitudinal dimension and merging into a lateral plate extending alongthe outside of the stop, and spring means in the casing bearing againstthe perpendicular plate and the stop, said spring being of the bowedtype. 1

5. In combination with a sash and a frame and an elongated plate bent toprovide a portion for engaging the frame and located between an edge ofthe sash and the frame, a second portion engaging the outer face of thestop and an intermediate portion con necting the first two portionstogether and a spring located between the intermediate portion and thestop for holding said intermediate portion against a part of the sash.

ln testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

7, GEORGE EDWARD MORBOW.

